We hurt each other. Sometimes with intention. Sometimes by accident. Sometimes out of our own woundedness. Sometimes because we become worshippers of our own power and our own selves instead of the God who dwells in each other.

We hurt each other. And when we do, it is never too late to be about the church’s work of healing.

From January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021, the Episcopal Church will suspend the statute of limitations for reporting instances of sexual misconduct. This is one way we as a church are acknowledging our history of gender-based discrimination, harassment and violence and are actively engaging healing through truth-telling, confession and reconciliation.

For more information about the suspension of the statute of limitations canon and a letter from our Presiding Bishop and the President of the House of Deputies click here.

If you have ever or are currently experiencing discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct as part of your life in the church, please know that you can come to either one of us and you will be heard and treated with love, dignity and respect. If you do not feel safe coming to one of us, know that you can contact Canon Joanna Satorius (joannasatorius@ladiocese.org; 213.482.2040, ext. 263 – confidential voicemail) at the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles.

It is never too late to make our community as safe as possible for all God’s children.

It is never too late to be about the work of healing.

Faithfully,
Mike Kinman, Rector
Sally Howard, Sr. Associate for Pastoral Care, Healing and Health